Comments on: Tiny Watcher: detect and reverse unwanted changes to your system http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/ Freeware reviews and downloads, featuring the coolest, best free software Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:05:36 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: suja http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-224180 suja Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:54:17 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-224180 Wonderful program- Thank you for the efforts. I have started enjoying that "invisible" download links--unique for this site.( though I was also irritated initially) Wonderful program- Thank you for the efforts.
I have started enjoying that “invisible” download links–unique for this site.( though I was also irritated initially)

]]> By: Loves http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-223575 Loves Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:41:02 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-223575 "“I have the DAMNDEST time finding the download link”" "Agreed. Not only is the link smaller than the rest of the text, the link color is also low contrast. I like this site, but with links that hard to see, it’s almost like we’re not *supposed* to download the software." Well, you know where it is now... ““I have the DAMNDEST time finding the download link””

“Agreed. Not only is the link smaller than the rest of the text, the link color is also low contrast. I like this site, but with links that hard to see, it’s almost like we’re not *supposed* to download the software.”

Well, you know where it is now…

]]> By: links for 2008-11-04 at DeStructUred Blog http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-223087 links for 2008-11-04 at DeStructUred Blog Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:02:02 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-223087 [...] Tiny Watcher: detect and reverse unwanted changes to your system - review & download link | free... (tags: utility system sysadmin software) [...] [...] Tiny Watcher: detect and reverse unwanted changes to your system – review & download link | free… (tags: utility system sysadmin software) [...]

]]> By: DHCPme » Blog Archive » Tiny Watcher Detects System Changes, Rolls Back If Necessary [Featured Windows Download] http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-220119 DHCPme » Blog Archive » Tiny Watcher Detects System Changes, Rolls Back If Necessary [Featured Windows Download] Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:48:26 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-220119 [...] Windows only: Free application Tiny Watcher monitors your system for changes to your registry, drivers, and first-time programs and provides you with options to undo any unwanted changes. The application’s site judiciously provides a list of pros and cons that are spot on. Pros: It’s lightweight and only runs when you need it, it detects most important changes that can happen on your system, and it’s configurable. Cons: It’s not a real-time monitor, so you’ll only be alerted of changes after the fact, and it doesn’t automatically clean up messes for you—you still have to identify and tell it what you want to reverse. Tiny Watcher is freeware, Windows only. If you want a touch more protection when you’re trying out new software, check out how to safely install software in a virtual layer with previously mentioned apps like Altiris SVS or Sandboxie. Tiny Watcher [Donation Coders via FreewareGenius] [...] [...] Windows only: Free application Tiny Watcher monitors your system for changes to your registry, drivers, and first-time programs and provides you with options to undo any unwanted changes. The application’s site judiciously provides a list of pros and cons that are spot on. Pros: It’s lightweight and only runs when you need it, it detects most important changes that can happen on your system, and it’s configurable. Cons: It’s not a real-time monitor, so you’ll only be alerted of changes after the fact, and it doesn’t automatically clean up messes for you—you still have to identify and tell it what you want to reverse. Tiny Watcher is freeware, Windows only. If you want a touch more protection when you’re trying out new software, check out how to safely install software in a virtual layer with previously mentioned apps like Altiris SVS or Sandboxie. Tiny Watcher [Donation Coders via FreewareGenius] [...]

]]> By: steve http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-218912 steve Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:47:13 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-218912 A lot simpler and runs better than System Restore? Reviewer, please tell me you're joking. A lot simpler and runs better than System Restore? Reviewer, please tell me you’re joking.

]]> By: McColley.net » Blog Archive » Tiny Watcher Detects System Changes, Rolls Back If Necessary [Featured Windows Download] http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-218468 McColley.net » Blog Archive » Tiny Watcher Detects System Changes, Rolls Back If Necessary [Featured Windows Download] Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:13:50 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-218468 [...] About us Tiny Watcher Detects System Changes, Rolls Back If Necessary [Featured Windows Download] Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 @ 11:00 am | Author: admin Windows only: Free application Tiny Watcher monitors your system for changes to your registry, drivers, and first-time programs and provides you with options to undo any unwanted changes. The application’s site judiciously provides a list of pros and cons that are spot on. Pros: It’s lightweight and only runs when you need it, it detects most important changes that can happen on your system, and it’s configurable. Cons: It’s not a real-time monitor, so you’ll only be alerted of changes after the fact, and it doesn’t automatically clean up messes for you—you still have to identify and tell it what you want to reverse. Tiny Watcher is freeware, Windows only. If you want a touch more protection when you’re trying out new software, check out how to safely install software in a virtual layer with previously mentioned apps like Altiris SVS or Sandboxie. Tiny Watcher [Donation Coders via FreewareGenius] [...] [...] About us Tiny Watcher Detects System Changes, Rolls Back If Necessary [Featured Windows Download] Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 @ 11:00 am | Author: admin Windows only: Free application Tiny Watcher monitors your system for changes to your registry, drivers, and first-time programs and provides you with options to undo any unwanted changes. The application’s site judiciously provides a list of pros and cons that are spot on. Pros: It’s lightweight and only runs when you need it, it detects most important changes that can happen on your system, and it’s configurable. Cons: It’s not a real-time monitor, so you’ll only be alerted of changes after the fact, and it doesn’t automatically clean up messes for you—you still have to identify and tell it what you want to reverse. Tiny Watcher is freeware, Windows only. If you want a touch more protection when you’re trying out new software, check out how to safely install software in a virtual layer with previously mentioned apps like Altiris SVS or Sandboxie. Tiny Watcher [Donation Coders via FreewareGenius] [...]

]]> By: McColley.net » Blog Archive » Tiny Watcher Detects System Changes, Rolls Back If Necessary [Featured Windows Download] http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-218002 McColley.net » Blog Archive » Tiny Watcher Detects System Changes, Rolls Back If Necessary [Featured Windows Download] Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:31:03 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-218002 [...] About us Tiny Watcher Detects System Changes, Rolls Back If Necessary [Featured Windows Download] Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008 @ 5:30 pm | Author: admin Windows only: Free application Tiny Watcher monitors your system for changes to your registry, drivers, and first-time programs and provides you with options to undo any unwanted changes. The application’s site judiciously provides a list of pros and cons that are spot on. Pros: It’s lightweight and only runs when you need it, it detects most important changes that can happen on your system, and it’s configurable. Cons: It’s not a real-time monitor, so you’ll only be alerted of changes after the fact, and it doesn’t automatically clean up messes for you—you still have to identify and tell it what you want to reverse. Tiny Watcher is freeware, Windows only. If you want a touch more protection when you’re trying out new software, check out how to safely install software in a virtual layer with previously mentioned apps like Altiris SVS or Sandboxie. Tiny Watcher [Donation Coders via FreewareGenius] [...] [...] About us Tiny Watcher Detects System Changes, Rolls Back If Necessary [Featured Windows Download] Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008 @ 5:30 pm | Author: admin Windows only: Free application Tiny Watcher monitors your system for changes to your registry, drivers, and first-time programs and provides you with options to undo any unwanted changes. The application’s site judiciously provides a list of pros and cons that are spot on. Pros: It’s lightweight and only runs when you need it, it detects most important changes that can happen on your system, and it’s configurable. Cons: It’s not a real-time monitor, so you’ll only be alerted of changes after the fact, and it doesn’t automatically clean up messes for you—you still have to identify and tell it what you want to reverse. Tiny Watcher is freeware, Windows only. If you want a touch more protection when you’re trying out new software, check out how to safely install software in a virtual layer with previously mentioned apps like Altiris SVS or Sandboxie. Tiny Watcher [Donation Coders via FreewareGenius] [...]

]]> By: Samer http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-215625 Samer Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:16:05 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-215625 @aka Muttley: I agree Returnil (which I reviewed a while back) is a better option if you are suspicious in advance and if the program you are installing does not require a reboot. But Tiny Watcher can provide a lifeline when you have already installed something. Also, with Tiny Watcher I can peer in and see what a program does, which can be extremely helpful. @Cody: I will re-write the TubeMaster review this weekend (hopefully) to include uninstall instructions. Note that the Tiny Watcher screenshot above shows the changes made by TubeMaster. Also, TubeMaster has been updated since my review and after a preliminary investigation it *may* be the case that its no longer installing those drivers and making those regsitry changes. Will provide more info later on. @John: Thanks for walking me through that. Changed the text of the review accordingly. @Dave: Thanks for outlining differences between this software and WinPatrol. @Dimension-X: Thanks for your comments. I agree an uninstaller is better for novices, or even simply using the aforementioned Returnil. @aka Muttley:
I agree Returnil (which I reviewed a while back) is a better option if you are suspicious in advance and if the program you are installing does not require a reboot. But Tiny Watcher can provide a lifeline when you have already installed something. Also, with Tiny Watcher I can peer in and see what a program does, which can be extremely helpful.

@Cody:
I will re-write the TubeMaster review this weekend (hopefully) to include uninstall instructions. Note that the Tiny Watcher screenshot above shows the changes made by TubeMaster. Also, TubeMaster has been updated since my review and after a preliminary investigation it *may* be the case that its no longer installing those drivers and making those regsitry changes. Will provide more info later on.

@John:
Thanks for walking me through that. Changed the text of the review accordingly.

@Dave:
Thanks for outlining differences between this software and WinPatrol.

@Dimension-X:
Thanks for your comments. I agree an uninstaller is better for novices, or even simply using the aforementioned Returnil.

]]> By: Dimension-X http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-215586 Dimension-X Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:43:13 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-215586 I'd like to add that this is not a 'novice tool' as stated on the developer's site. If you need a progam to control an installation, i.e. check what has been installed to which folders, and maybe safely remove an unwanted application it's better to use an uninstaller (Revo Uninstaller, Total Uninstaller). I’d like to add that this is not a ‘novice tool’ as stated on the developer’s site. If you need a progam to control an installation, i.e. check what has been installed to which folders, and maybe safely remove an unwanted application it’s better to use an uninstaller (Revo Uninstaller, Total Uninstaller).

]]> By: Dimension-X http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-215580 Dimension-X Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:33:49 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-215580 Great. Thank you. Great. Thank you.

]]> By: Dave http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-215537 Dave Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:24:11 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-215537 I've been using this for years. Great little program. Over time, I've made my own list of registry entries and directories. If you've got any questions about it, you might want to check out Wilders Security Forums. I'm sure you can get answers to any questions you have there. pitzler: Winpatrol is running program that checks your computer in real-time (paid) or polls every few minutes (free) for changes to your system (autoruns, BHO's, services etc.). Tiny Watcher just runs at logon, checking whatever registry entries and directories that are in its watchlist, then closes. It doesn't stay running in your system tray the way W.P does. aka Muttley: If you mean the old Norton Clean Sweep, that program was like CCleaner, removing unnecessary files. Tiny Watcher is a system monitor, checking for changes on start up. I’ve been using this for years. Great little program. Over time, I’ve made my own list of registry entries and directories.
If you’ve got any questions about it, you might want to check out Wilders Security Forums. I’m sure you can get answers to any questions you have there.

pitzler: Winpatrol is running program that checks your computer in real-time (paid) or polls every few minutes (free) for changes to your system (autoruns, BHO’s, services etc.).
Tiny Watcher just runs at logon, checking whatever registry entries and directories that are in its watchlist, then closes. It doesn’t stay running in your system tray the way W.P does.

aka Muttley: If you mean the old Norton Clean Sweep, that program was like CCleaner, removing unnecessary files. Tiny Watcher is a system monitor, checking for changes on start up.

]]> By: John http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-215403 John Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:13:36 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-215403 And yes, you can specify the directories as follows: File > Options... > More Options > Directories and files... (The "More Options" menu is in the upper left corner of the Options window. And yes, you can specify the directories as follows:
File > Options… > More Options > Directories and files…

(The “More Options” menu is in the upper left corner of the Options window.

]]> By: John http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-215401 John Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:09:17 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-215401 I think there's something wrong with this sentence: The documentation states that you can tell specify which directories you would like the program to look into but I was. I think there’s something wrong with this sentence:
The documentation states that you can tell specify which directories you would like the program to look into but I was.

]]> By: Efinditnow › Tiny Watcher Detects System Changes, Rolls Back If Necessary [Featured Windows Download] http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-215301 Efinditnow › Tiny Watcher Detects System Changes, Rolls Back If Necessary [Featured Windows Download] Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:52:15 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-215301 [...] Windows only: Free application Tiny Watcher monitors your system for changes to your registry, drivers, and first-time programs and provides you with options to undo any unwanted changes. The application’s site judiciously provides a list of pros and cons that are spot on. Pros: It’s lightweight and only runs when you need it, it detects most important changes that can happen on your system, and it’s configurable. Cons: It’s not a real-time monitor, so you’ll only be alerted of changes after the fact, and it doesn’t automatically clean up messes for you—you still have to identify and tell it what you want to reverse. Tiny Watcher is freeware, Windows only. If you want a touch more protection when you’re trying out new software, check out how to safely install software in a virtual layer with previously mentioned apps like Altiris SVS or Sandboxie. Tiny Watcher [Donation Coders via FreewareGenius] [...] [...] Windows only: Free application Tiny Watcher monitors your system for changes to your registry, drivers, and first-time programs and provides you with options to undo any unwanted changes. The application’s site judiciously provides a list of pros and cons that are spot on. Pros: It’s lightweight and only runs when you need it, it detects most important changes that can happen on your system, and it’s configurable. Cons: It’s not a real-time monitor, so you’ll only be alerted of changes after the fact, and it doesn’t automatically clean up messes for you—you still have to identify and tell it what you want to reverse. Tiny Watcher is freeware, Windows only. If you want a touch more protection when you’re trying out new software, check out how to safely install software in a virtual layer with previously mentioned apps like Altiris SVS or Sandboxie. Tiny Watcher [Donation Coders via FreewareGenius] [...]

]]> By: Zeus http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-215284 Zeus Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:13:53 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-215284 "I have the DAMNDEST time finding the download link" Agreed. Not only is the link smaller than the rest of the text, the link color is also low contrast. I like this site, but with links that hard to see, it's almost like we're not *supposed* to download the software. ;) “I have the DAMNDEST time finding the download link”

Agreed. Not only is the link smaller than the rest of the text, the link color is also low contrast. I like this site, but with links that hard to see, it’s almost like we’re not *supposed* to download the software. ;)

]]> By: Cody http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-215258 Cody Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:20:28 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-215258 So what did you end up doing with the changes made by the streaming media downloader? How did you remove the drives it created...I think I might need to know. :-) So what did you end up doing with the changes made by the streaming media downloader? How did you remove the drives it created…I think I might need to know. :-)

]]> By: Tiny Watcher Detects System Changes, Rolls Back If Necessary [Featured Windows Download]| DIY Blog | Complete source of DIY Information, Tutorials, Guides, Reviews| DiyUs.com http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-215104 Tiny Watcher Detects System Changes, Rolls Back If Necessary [Featured Windows Download]| DIY Blog | Complete source of DIY Information, Tutorials, Guides, Reviews| DiyUs.com Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:21:23 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-215104 [...] W­in­do­w­s o­n­ly: F­ree applicatio­n­ Tin­y W­atcher mo­n­ito­rs yo­u­r system f­o­r chan­g­es to­ yo­u­r reg­istry, drivers, an­d f­irst-time pro­g­rams an­d pro­vides yo­u­ w­ith o­ptio­n­s to­ u­n­do­ an­y u­n­w­an­ted chan­g­es. The applicatio­n­’s site ju­dicio­u­sly pro­vides a list o­f­ pro­s an­d co­n­s that are spo­t o­n­. Pro­s: It’s lig­htw­eig­ht an­d o­n­ly ru­n­s w­hen­ yo­u­ n­eed it, it detects mo­st impo­rtan­t chan­g­es that can­ happen­ o­n­ yo­u­r system, an­d it’s co­n­f­ig­u­rab­le. Co­n­s: It’s n­o­t a real-time mo­n­ito­r, so­ yo­u­’ll o­n­ly b­e alerted o­f­ chan­g­es af­ter the f­act, an­d it do­esn­’t au­to­matically clean­ u­p messes f­o­r yo­u­—yo­u­ still have to­ iden­tif­y an­d tell it w­hat yo­u­ w­an­t to­ reverse. Tin­y W­atcher is f­reew­are, W­in­do­w­s o­n­ly. If­ yo­u­ w­an­t a to­u­ch mo­re pro­tectio­n­ w­hen­ yo­u­’re tryin­g­ o­u­t n­ew­ so­f­tw­are, check­ o­u­t ho­w­ to­ saf­ely in­stall so­f­tw­are in­ a virtu­al layer w­ith previo­u­sly men­tio­n­ed apps lik­e Al­tir­is SVS o­r­ San­db­o­x­i­e­. T­i­n­y Wat­c­her [Do­n­atio­n­ Co­de­r­s via Fr­e­e­war­e­Ge­n­ius­] [...] [...] W­in­do­w­s o­n­ly: F­ree applicatio­n­ Tin­y W­atcher mo­n­ito­rs yo­u­r system f­o­r chan­g­es to­ yo­u­r reg­istry, drivers, an­d f­irst-time pro­g­rams an­d pro­vides yo­u­ w­ith o­ptio­n­s to­ u­n­do­ an­y u­n­w­an­ted chan­g­es. The applicatio­n­’s site ju­dicio­u­sly pro­vides a list o­f­ pro­s an­d co­n­s that are spo­t o­n­. Pro­s: It’s lig­htw­eig­ht an­d o­n­ly ru­n­s w­hen­ yo­u­ n­eed it, it detects mo­st impo­rtan­t chan­g­es that can­ happen­ o­n­ yo­u­r system, an­d it’s co­n­f­ig­u­rab­le. Co­n­s: It’s n­o­t a real-time mo­n­ito­r, so­ yo­u­’ll o­n­ly b­e alerted o­f­ chan­g­es af­ter the f­act, an­d it do­esn­’t au­to­matically clean­ u­p messes f­o­r yo­u­—yo­u­ still have to­ iden­tif­y an­d tell it w­hat yo­u­ w­an­t to­ reverse. Tin­y W­atcher is f­reew­are, W­in­do­w­s o­n­ly. If­ yo­u­ w­an­t a to­u­ch mo­re pro­tectio­n­ w­hen­ yo­u­’re tryin­g­ o­u­t n­ew­ so­f­tw­are, check­ o­u­t ho­w­ to­ saf­ely in­stall so­f­tw­are in­ a virtu­al layer w­ith previo­u­sly men­tio­n­ed apps lik­e Al­tir­is SVS o­r­ San­db­o­x­i­e­. T­i­n­y Wat­c­her [Do­n­atio­n­ Co­de­r­s via Fr­e­e­war­e­Ge­n­ius­] [...]

]]> By: David http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-215079 David Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:31:15 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-215079 I just wanted to let you know that I read your website on a daily basis, and every time I want to download one of your suggestions I have the DAMNDEST time finding the download link. You need a big green button at least 100pixels wide! I just wanted to let you know that I read your website on a daily basis, and every time I want to download one of your suggestions I have the DAMNDEST time finding the download link. You need a big green button at least 100pixels wide!

]]> By: aka Muttley http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-214999 aka Muttley Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:00:03 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-214999 Unless I'm mistaken, seems similar to an old programme called Cleansweep. Could be worth a look, but if I'm suspicious in advance I just load Returnil: complete rollback every time. Unless I’m mistaken, seems similar to an old programme called Cleansweep. Could be worth a look, but if I’m suspicious in advance I just load Returnil: complete rollback every time.

]]> By: pitzler http://www.freewaregenius.com/2008/10/22/tiny-watcher-detect-and-reverse-unwanted-changes-to-your-system/comment-page-1/#comment-214963 pitzler Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:15:15 +0000 http://www.freewaregenius.com/?p=2336#comment-214963 how does it compare to winpatrol? I like winpatrol a lot! how does it compare to winpatrol?
I like winpatrol a lot!

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